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In this issue

kitchens & baths
Whether you’re going for a retro look or installing contemporary function with sensitivity, here you’ll find cabinets, appliances, sinks & faucets, countertops, backsplashes, and fixtures.

wall & floor tile
Tile is the perfect marriage of practical and beautiful. The wide world of choices ranges from affordable field tiles to smallbatch art tile, plus glass and metal.

lighting & hardware
These practical elements are also the finishing touches—jewelry for the home. Find many styles and materials for doors, cabinets, gates, porches, and rooms inside.

lasting quality FOR HOUSES WITH CHARACTER

THE BEST HOMES ARE COMFORTABLE AND PERSONAL. A SUCCESSFUL RENOVATION DOES UPDATES WITH SENSITIVITY.

2 mins

a transitional HOUSE IN ST. LOUIS

From the Romanesque arch on the exterior to the staircase and mantels inside, this welcoming house boasts beautiful details. Today’s owners have been excellent stewards of all the original Victorian elements while decorating with a nod to American Arts & Crafts design. Chief among their accomplishments has been the painstaking refurbishing of all the oak paneling, stairs, and mantels.

3 mins

kitchens & revivalbaths

HOW TO DESIGN a kitchen that will still look good and function well in 20 years? Rely on timeless materials.

1 mins

TIMELESS 1920s COLONIAL REVIVAL

A suite of rooms is outfitted by a history- inspired company celebrating 50 years.

2 mins

A NAUTICAL COTTAGE BATH

A tranquil new bathroom uses color and texture for seaside appeal.

2 mins

wall & floor tiles

TILE IS, OF COURSE, found throughout the house, not just in the kitchen and bath.

1 mins

lighting+ hardware

ELECTRIC-ERA lighting comes in all styles, from traditional reproductions of antique fixtures to whimsical new forms and space-age interpretations.

2 mins

curtains to carpets

TRADITIONALLY, window drapery was the most significant and costly use of fabric.

1 mins

furniture & decorative accessories

ONLY A VERY SMALL NICHE of old-house owners will create true period rooms.

1 mins

FURNISHING A MIDWEST FOURSQUARE

With well-proportioned rooms and period details, a familiar house type shines again.

3 mins

walls & ceilings

WHATEVER THE PERIOD, once you have discovered the decorated walltime-honored paint techniques and printed papers, embossed surfaces, ornamental plaster, carved wood, white walls may come to feel like the absence of finish.

2 mins

flooring

FLOORS ADD CHARACTER to a house and should be considered early on during design or renovation.

1 mins

house & garden details

A HOUSE BUILT OF related components speaks eloquently. When you understand the architectural style, whatever you add will look “as though it’s always been there.”

1 mins

FROM CARRIAGE HOUSE TO A RESIDENCE

On Boston's North Shore, a historic estate building becomes a home.

2 mins

Read all Stories from Old House Journal

Old House Journal Magazine Description:

Publisher: Active-Interest-Media

Category: Home

Language: English

Frequency: 7 Issues/Year

Old House Journal is a leading magazine for owners, restorers, and admirers of old and historic homes. The magazine provides a wealth of information on restoration techniques, architectural styles, and historical research, as well as advice on home maintenance and renovation.

Old House Journal was first published in 1973, at a time when many old and historic homes were being demolished or neglected in favor of new construction. The magazine was created to provide a voice for those who were passionate about preserving and restoring these important structures. The magazine also provides in-depth coverage of architectural styles, with features on everything from Victorian homes to mid-century modern. One of the unique features of Old House Journal is its focus on historical research and documentation.

By subscribing, readers will have access to the most comprehensive coverage of old home restoration available, making Old House Journal an essential part of any restoration enthusiast's library.